Colorado Fish Report
The Rio is rising and heading into runoff season
Rio Grande
by Duranglers Crew
5-4-2023
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739 CFS (30 Mile)
2500 CFS (Wagon Wheel)
Rising/Falling
Rising
Fishing Conditions
She has finally let loose. The Rio is rising and heading into runoff season. Be careful, this river can do bad things to the inexperienced oarsman. Water is cold expect a nymph rig setup to be your best friend. When in doubt, double Pats.
Patterns/Bug
Pat’s Rubberlegs 4-8, Tung Trout Retriever 8, Prince nymphs and variants 12-18, Barr’s Graphic Caddis 14-16, Czechmate Caddis 14-16.
Mayfly Nymphs: Killer Mayfly Nymphs 18-24, Rainbow Warrior 18-22, Pheasant Tails 16-18, RS-2 18-20.
Dries: Parachue Adams 18-22, BWO CDC Comparadun 18-20,Barrs Baetis Vis-A-Dun 18-22
Black Buggers.
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